CPU Cooler

Dear Fellows,

I would like an advice urgently on CPU coolers.

I have the following config:

Pentium 4 3.2eGHz 1 MB Cache HT-Enabled
Intel Original Mainboard 865GBF
ATI RADEON 9800 AGP
Creative Audigy Platinum
2x120GB SATA WD-HDD
1GB Kingston DDR 400MHz RAM
LG DVD Writer 16x
LG DVD ROM

I use my machine for copying DVD's, encoding, playing games and photo editing applications. The machine stays on almost 12 hours a day.

Do I need a CPU cooler? If yes, your suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks and regards,

Rugger,

Thanks for your advice. I have done what you recommended. While running tests through Sisoft Sandra the CPU temperature remains 39 Celsius and 27 for Casing.

However, I have checked with games and backup software. The CPU temperature rises until 55 Celsius sometimes. I don't know if its normal or do I need a CPU cooler.

The maximum noted CPU temp was 55 Celsius, Average was 39 Celsius and minimum was 30 Celsius.

Regards,

Agree with twee.

"He who will not risk, cannot win"
- John Paul Jones

Well, we were all (more or less) waiting for them to. It looks like maybe they finally did.

That's for sure. A raise in VCore will definately heat it up.

The question however is why OC a Scotty? :\ It sounds like an effort in futility to me.

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Thanks Tweebel.

Seems like I am lucky enough to have a cooler system. However, heard lot about heating problem with new processors that have cache 1Mb or more.

I guess, my aluminium case also helps keeping the inside of case cooler.

However, I would be using high end applications in near future. Do you think I should use coolers from Zalman or just keep using it until I notice warming up?

Thanks and regards,